Harvest TEC 647A Operating instructions

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647A-647C-649A-16-OPR

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Operation Manual

MODEL 647A, 647C & 649A

25 & 55 Gallon Automatic Preservative Applicators

Forage Harvester

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Harvest Tec 647A, 647C & 649A Operation Table of Contents

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Introduction

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System Requirements

5

Model Reference Chart

5

Safety

6

Safety Decals

6

Safety Decal Locations

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Preparing the Applicator for Operation

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Filling the Tank

8

Connecting the Power Harness & Ball Valve Operation

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Operation

10-14

Turn On / Off iPad

10

Downloading Hay App

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iPad Integration Control

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iPad Integration Control Light Signals

11

Bluetooth Receiver Lights

11

Shutting Down Hay App

12

Device Selection

13

Manual Selection & Recommended Preservative

14

Tab Descriptions

15

Screen Menus

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Automatic Mode & Manual Mode

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Setup Mode

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Job Records

18-19

First time and Annual Startup Instructions

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Checking and Priming the Pumps

20

Setting up the System for Initial Use

21-22

Application Rate

21

Baling Rate & Fixed Chamber

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Operating Instructions

23-28

Automatic Mode

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Manual Mode

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Job Records

25

Download Job Records

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Export Job Records (emailing records)

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Export Job Records (saving to iPad)

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Wiring Diagram 647, 649

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Wiring Diagram 647C

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Pin Outs

31-33

Common Questions

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Troubleshooting

35-36

Status Alerts

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iPad Troubleshooting

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Maintenance

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Maintenance Schedule, Diagnostics, Filter Bowl Cleaning

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Tips & Tip Screen Cleaning – Spray Shield

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Tips & Tip Screen Cleaning – Nozzle Tubes

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Miscellaneous Maintenance, Winter Storage

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Tank Lid Cleaning, Dielectric Grease Connections, Rebuild Pumps

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Battery Connections, Check valves

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Parts breakdowns

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647 & 649 Base Kit

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647C Base Kit

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Table of Contents (continued)

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Drain Fill Kit

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Pump Manifold

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647 & 649 Moisture Sensors and Hoses

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647C Moisture Sensors and Hoses

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Control Box and Wiring Harnesses

47

Optional iPad Mini Mounting Kit

48

Optional iPad Display Kit

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Baler specific installation kits

50-59

Model 447-SO

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Model 647C

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Model 4503B

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Model 4504B

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Model 4505B

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Model 4508B

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Model 4517B

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Model 4523B

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Model 4524B

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Model 4526B

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Model 4547B

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Selecting Tips-Reference Guide

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647 & 649 Tip Selection Guide

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647C Tip Selection Guide

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Warranty statement

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Harvest Tec Applicator System. This 663 System has been designed to be

operated through an Apple iPad (not included) using the Hay App. As well as the option to plug directly into

most tractors that have an ISOBUS Monitor. The 663 System offers these advantages by operating through an

Apple iPad:

1. Large bright, clear, colorful display

2. More durable and can be read in bright sunlight

3. Can be used for multiple other uses than just the applicator display

4. Option to tie-into the tractor ISOBUS system

The Hay Preservative Applicator System is designed to apply buffered propionic acid to the forage crop as it is

baled and will adjust the rate of application based on moisture and tonnage of the crop being harvested. This

manual will take you through the steps for installing the applicator. If you are unsure about installing the system

after consulting this manual, contact your local authorized dealership for additional assistance. This applicator

is designed to apply Harvest Tec buffered propionic acid.

System Requirements

*Made for iPad® running the current iOS operating system

or one version previous required for iPad option

*iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

**600 Series Applicators with serial number before DCP27000 will require the DCP to be sent to Harvest

Tec for a required update in order to use the iPad Integration Module (030-6672C).

*Hay App version must be at least 2.5.18 (or higher) to operate with the iPad Integration Module

If choosing to operate the unit though the ISOBUS monitor, part number 006-6670A

will need to be ordered through your local equipment dealer.

Model Reference Chart

Baler make

Baler Model

Model

Installation

kit

Tank size

Case IH

All RBX & RB series four ft wide

647

447-SO

25 gallon

Case IH

All RBX & RB series five feet wide

647

447-SO

55 gallon

New Holland

All BR balers four feet wide

647

447-SO

25 gallon

New Holland

All BR balers five feet wide

647

447-SO

55 gallon

AGCO

5446 – 5556 & 2646 - 2766

649

4508B

55 gallon

AGCO

2846-2856A

649

4524B

55 gallon

Challenger

RB 46 - 56

649

4508B

55 gallon

Challenger

RB453 - RB563A

649

4524B

55 gallon

Hesston

800 and 900 series round balers

649

4508B

55 gallon

John Deere

582 & 854 round balers

649

4503B

55 gallon

John Deere

5, 6, and 7 series round balers

649

4504B

55 gallon

John Deere

8 & 9 series round balers

649

4517B

55 gallon

John Deere

0 Series balers

649

4547B

55 gallon

Massey Ferguson

2646 – 2766

649

4508B

55 gallon

Massey Ferguson

2846-2856A

649

4524B

55 gallon

McHale

V660, F540, F550, F560

649

4526B

55 gallon

Vermeer

604M and 605M round balers

649

4505B

55 gallon

Roll Belt Round Baler

RBX & RB series 4 & 5 foot wide

647C

N/A

55 gallon

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Safety

Carefully read all the safety signs in this manual and on the applicator before use. Keep signs clean

and in good working order. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Replacement signs are

available from your local authorized dealer. See your installation manual for under the replacement

parts section for the correct part numbers. Keep your applicator in proper working condition.

Unauthorized modifications to the applicator may impair the function and/or safety of the machine.

Carefully read and understand all of the baler safety signs before installing or servicing the baler.

Always use the supplied safety equipment on the baler to service the applicator.

Safety Decals

Number 1

Spraying hazard. Disconnect power before servicing the

applicator

Part no. DCL-8003

Number 2

Falling hazard. Do not step in this area.

Part no. DCL-8002

Number 3

Use caution when working around chemicals. Wear all

protective equipment according to the label of the

product.

Part no. DCL-8001

Number 4

Read and understand the operator’s manual before using

or working around the equipment.

Part no. DCL-8000

Number 5

Open (unlocked) and closed (locked) position of the ball

valve.

Part no. DCL-8004

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Safety Decal Locations

Model 647

Model 647C

1

2,4,5

3,5

3

3, 5

3

2,4,5

Model 649

2,3,4,5

3, 5

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Preparing the Applicator for Operation

After the applicator has been installed on the baler, follow the below steps to prepare for operating the

applicator both safely and correctly.

Filling the Tank

Read the label of the product being filled into the tank to determine what individual protective measures need

to be taken. Locate the drain/fill line on the baler. Open the cam-couplers (A) and remove the protective plug

(B). Insert the male coupler (found on transfer pump) into the female cam and close the cams (A). To open the

ball valve (C) turn the handle so it is vertical. After the ball valve has been turned on switch the pump to the On

position. Monitor the level on the tank visually and shut off the pump before over filling. Once the pump is

turned off, close the ball valve and remove the male coupler. The handle of the ball valve (C) will be horizontal

when closed. Reinstall the protective plug and close the cams. The Harvest Tec model 9212 or 9214 transfer

pumps is recommended for this process.

Water is recommended for first time and annual start up procedures.

Drain/Fill line on the baler

A

B

C

Enlarged view of the drain/fill line

valve and cam-coupler assembly.

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Connecting Power and Communication Harness

The harnesses are located at the front of the baler near the hitch and at the back of the tractor near the

drawbar. See arrow below. Make sure all connection wires are free between the hitch of the baler and the back

of the tractor, especially when tractor is turning away.

WARNING: Stop tractor engine and shift to park, set brakes and remove key before leaving the tractor.

Operation of the main ball valve

The ball valve should be closed at all times when the applicator is not being used. The valve should also be

closed when any service work is being done to the baler or applicator.

The valve is located next to the pump and by the applicator tank. The arrow below points at the valve.

Valve open

Valve closed

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Operation

Turn On / Off iPad using the Sleep/Wake button

*(Info from Apple User’s Guide)

Turn iPad on. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button until Apple logo appears. iPad will take a moment to load.

You can lock iPad and put it to sleep when you’re not using it. Locking

iPad puts the display to sleep, saves the battery, and prevents

anything from happening if you touch the screen.

When you are not going to use the iPad for an extended period of time put the unit into sleep mode by pressing

the Sleep/Wake button. Press Sleep/Wake button to wake iPad and then unlock iPad by entering passcode.

Turn iPad off. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the slider appears onscreen, then drag

the slider to the right.

Downloading Harvest Tec App

1. If iPad does not have Wi-Fi turned on, select the Settings tab then select the Wi-Fi tab (below).

4. Select an available network when detected by the iPad, shown in area above that currently says ‘Other.’

5. Select App Store icon (below) and open. *You will need a Wi-Fi connection available to view App Store.

Download the Hay App in the App Store by searching for

‘Hay App’ in the search bar in the top right corner of screen (right):

*The advertisements displayed on the App Store screen will change.

The app will have the icon as shown:

Note: Made for iPad® running the current iOS operating system

or one version previous required for iPad option

Hay App

Sleep/Wake

Button

2. Turn Wi-Fi on by sliding button to the right.

*Green bar indicates ON

3. Use same process to turn on Bluetooth function

**The Harvest Tec system WILL NOT

appear under the Bluetooth tab in the

Setting App. Open the Hay App to

connect.

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iPad Integration Control Module

To operate the applicator, connect the iPad cord to the iPad

Integration Control in the port indicated by:

iPad Integration Control Light Signals

Green Slow Blink – Power supplied to the applicator system and the unit is going through its

startup process. This will take approximately 25-35 seconds.

Green Double Blink – Indicating the iPad module recognizes the iPad but the app is not open or connected.

Green Solid Light – Module is connected to the app and is ready to operate.

*Recommended to use the USB cable included with the applicator kit (006-6672USBC)

Bluetooth Receiver Lights

Pre-2020 applcaitors equipped with Bluetooth receivers (030-6672B)

are now equipped with lights to indicate both power and Hay App

connection on the Apple iPad. Clean light regularly

Blinking Lights – System is waiting for the processor to connect, which

could take up to 35 seconds.

Red Light – The Bluetooth receiver has power

Green Light – The Bluetooth receiver is connected to the Hay App.

**600 Series Applicators with serial number before DCP27000 will require the DCP to be sent to Harvest

Tec for a required update in order to use the iPad Integration Module (030-6672C).

Hay App version must be at least 2.5.18 (or higher) to operate with the iPad Integration Module

*Made for Apple iPad badge

Use of the Made for Apple iPad badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to

the Apple product(s) identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple

performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety

and regulatory standards.

Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless performance.

030-6672C

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Shutting Down the Hay App

To shut down the Hay App double click the home button (Figure A). This will show the open apps that are

running on your iPad (Figure B).

*Note: By pressing the home button one time to return to the home screen, the Hay App does not shut down.

The system will however, stop applying preservative after 10 seconds.

Slide the app you want to shut down by sliding the app toward the top of the iPad, until the app is no longer

visible (Figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

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Operating the Harvest Tec iPad App (continued)

When ready to operate your applicator system, open the Hay App on the iPad by selecting the Hay App icon.

Device Selection

The app will open to the Device Menu screen as shown below.

Pre-2020 applicators which are equipped with the Bluetooth receiver (030-6672B) that are within range (20’) of

the iPad and have power going to them, will be shown under the Active Connections section (below) after the

initial startup of the system (35-45 seconds).

Production year 2020 applicator systems and beyond will include the iPad Integration Module 030-6672C,

When plugging in the iPad cord to the module the app will change to the applicator Main Menu for immediate

operation. Unplug the cord to return to the Device Menu page.

*Hay App version must be at least 2.5.18 (or higher) to operate with the iPad Integration Module (030-6672C)

The In-Active Connections section will show applicator systems that have been connected in the past, but are not within

range of the iPad or do not currently have power going to them (bottom left).

To remove a baler from the In-Active list, slide the bar displaying the baler name to the left, and select the Delete button

that will appear (bottom right).

After the iPad connects to

the Bluetooth receiver,

select the applicator you

want to connect with.

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Operating the Harvest Tec iPad App (continued)

Demo Mode

Selecting the 300 Demo or 600 Demo button (below) will allow you to view the different screens of the

applicator without requiring connection to an applicator system.

*This function is intended to be used as a visual aid, no values will be displayed.

Manual Selection

Selecting the Manual button (below) displayed to the right of the baler name will open the operation manual for

your baler.

*You do not need to be connected to a baler to open the manual and recommended preservative tabs after a

baler has been connected.

Recommended Preservative

To view recommended preservative information, application rates, and frequently asked preservative

questions, select Recommended Preservative (below).

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Operating the Harvest Tec iPad App (continued)

Tab Descriptions

Automatic Mode: This mode allows you to use all of the applicator features such as adjusting preservative

application on the go and counting total pounds of product used.

Manual Mode: Allows operator to manually turn pumps on and off. This mode also has moisture content

displayed. Use this mode to prime pumps.

Software Versions: Selecting this tab will display the software currently installed.

Setup Mode: This mode allows the operator to adjust bale rate, application rate settings and select tip output.

Job Records: Keep track of up to 300 jobs with total product used, average moisture content, tons baled, and

baling date.

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Screen Menus

Use the screen shots below to navigate through the operation screens.

Automatic Mode.

Manual Mode

Operation Note:

Pressing the Home Button on the iPad WILL NOT immediately stop application of preservative. (see below):

Select or to stop application.

*Pressing the home button will cause the system to

stop application after 10 seconds.

Bluetooth Connection

Indicator

Green

-DCP is connected

Yellow

-DCP connecting

Red

-DCP not

connected

Bluetooth Connection

Indicator

Green

-DCP is connected

Yellow

-DCP connecting

Red

-DCP not

connected

X

-Pump is OFF

-Pump is ON

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Setup Mode

If using a fixed chamber baler,

select the X to turn on

Adjust the moisture default to the

moisture of the last bale reading

*Select X to turn on options shown

Indicates Crop Eyes are ON

Adjust moisture alarm to desired level

Select desired alarm moisture

Adjust bale weight information

Select desired bale weight

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Job Records

Type desired Field Name,

select Create Job

*When RFV Equipped, Average RFV,

Ave TDN/CA90% info will be added

For Bale details select Bale Button

Use arrows to change jobs shown

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Job Records (continued)

Select Download when wanting to

download job records to USB Stick

Use arrows to change jobs shown.

Indicates selected jobs

Pressing the Select or Select All tab to

choose which job to download or delete.

The Export allows you to send an email a

file with selected job records

When the Export page is opened the bale

information is retrieved.

When all bales have been retrived, Export

tab will activate, select a job(s)

If choosing one job to email, select the

Mail tab. Mulitple jobs can be selected

Email will appear w/file attached, enter

address *If two or more jobs selected, email

will appear

Press the Send button in top right corner,

(your iPad notification sound will play)

If choosing to view job on iPad,

recommended to download Excel app to

view job records information

After Excel app is selected, the job

record spreadsheet will open

*iPad can only view 1 job at a time.

To save the job, select Name

from the drop down tab

Enter desired name in center of page

and press Save on the top right corner

After selecting Save, list of saved files in

Excel will appear. Select job to view

Also can view the jobs saved by selecting

Open tab after opening the Excel app

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First Time and Annual Startup Instructions

THE UNIT MUST BE CHECKED OUT BEFORE FIELD OPERATION!

Check and Prime the Pumps

1. Put 10 gal (5L) of water in tank and turn main ball valve on.

2. Inspect for any leaks or drips at this time. If any are found tighten or replace area or fitting.

3. Turn controller on.

4. Press the SETUP MODE key make sure the AVG Bale weight is 1500 lbs (680kg), and Time Per Bale

is 60 seconds. Press the MAIN MENU key to return to the opening screen.

5. Press the MANUAL MODE key and the screen shown below will appear.

iPad

Note: The system comes with the high tips already installed on the spray shield or nozzle tubes. Test

the system with the tips you will use most often.

Pump

Low Tips Output

(Lbs / Ton) (L/MT)

High Tips Output

(Lbs / Ton) (L/MT)

1

0.7 – 1.2 (.3 - .5L)

1.3 – 1.9 (.6 - .9L)

2

1.7 – 2.4 (.7 - 1.1L)

2.6 – 3.6 (1.2 - 1.6L)

3

2.5 – 3.5 (1.2 - 1.6L)

4.9 – 6.8 (2.2 - 3.0L)

6. Turn pump 1 on (P1). To turn the pump on, select the colored box next to P1 and change the ‘X’ to a

check mark Repeat the process for pumps 2 and 3 (P2 and P3).

7. This process will also be used to prime the pumps whenever needed.

8. While running pumps check for a good spray pattern out of the respective tips and verify that no parts

of the system are leaking.

9. While doing these tests the Volume Used on the bottom of the screen will be increasing, this verifies

that the flow meter is functioning.

10. The DCP button displays your connection signal with the Bluetooth receiver. Green – DCP is

connected, Yellow – DCP is connecting, Red – DCP not connected. Pressing MAIN MENU key to

return to the initial startup screen.

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